Sr. Paralegal

Talent Elite Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Elite Group in Irvine is seeking a Sr. Paralegal to join their on-site team. You will provide comprehensive litigation support, including document review, management, and assistance with pleadings and motions.

You will research to support cases, coordinate with attorneys, and manage deadlines across matters. California Paralegal Certification is required, and a bachelor's degree is preferred. Strong organization, communication, and proficiency with litigation tools like MyCase and

Qualifications

• California Paralegal Certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document review and management of discovery.
• Prepare and assist with pleadings and motions, including exhibits.
• Review motions and court papers, proofread and cite-check.
• Familiarity with federal and state court rules and e-filing.
• Collaborate with attorneys to manage deadlines across matters.
• Maintain case files per department protocols and improve workflows.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support litigation efforts.

Skills

Litigation support

Document management

Legal research

Case management

Microsoft Word formatting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

California Paralegal Certification

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MyCase

Microsoft Teams

e-filing systems

Job description

Our boutique business litigation law firm seeks a Sr. Paralegal to join their team. This role is fully on-site at their Irvine office.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive litigation support, including document review and management, preparation and assistance with pleadings and motions, research to support litigation efforts, and collaboration with attorneys and staff while managing deadlines across multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Document review and management of discovery, including organizing, analyzing, and tracking case documents.
• Prepare and assist with pleadings and motions, including assembly of exhibits, citations, and supporting documentation.
• Review motions, briefs and other court papers prior to filing, including proofreading, cite-checking, record checking, preparing exhibits and document formatting.
• Familiarity with federal and state court rules, e-filing systems, and litigation procedures.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and staff and to manage deadlines across multiple matters.
• Ensure that all litigation case files are maintained within department-approved protocols and case management systems, and seeks to improve workflows regarding storage and recall of electronic files.
• Conduct thorough research to support litigation efforts

Qualifications

• California Paralegal Certification Required (ABA, CPA, or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Required Skills

• You have 8-10 years of experience as a paralegal.
• You have excellent organization and communication skills, as well as a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency with standard office software and litigation support tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word formatting, page breaks, numbering, Table of Authorities, etc.
• Proficiency in legal research using online databases and other resources to support case strategy and filings.
• Strong skills in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing litigation-related materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and MyCase is a plus.